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Mr. YukIs he in your home? |  |
Do you know who Mr. Yuk is? We hope so! He's a very good friend who reminds you that some things you might find in your house, school, or other places could make you very sick.
How does he do his job? Well, when you eat something bad, have you ever made a face like Mr. Yuk's? If so, then you can see why his "yukky" face will remind you to be careful not to touch, eat, or drink things that will make you sick! Every Mr. Yuk sticker also tells you and your family who to call for help, including the toll-free poison help telephone number, 1-800-222-1222. And he has his own song! You might want to learn it so you don't forget what his picture means to you and your good health.
Mr. Yuk was created by the Pittsburgh Poison Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help you stay healthy. Each sticker has the national toll-free Poison Help telephone number 1-800-222-1222. When you dial that number, your call will be routed to the nearest poison information center where you will receive free, 24 hour per day emergency help. Keep your house poison safe by asking your parents to request a free sheet of Mr. Yuk stickers.
, Games, pages, and simple text help kids learn what poisons are and how to avoid them. Second section of web site provides resources for adults. From the Internet Public Library., EPA's interactive search for poisons in your neighborhood., by the Children, Youth, and Women's Health Service. , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center interactive hazards website. , Online lessons about the properties of pesticides, environmental hazards, solvents, and more, with activities and tests. | Privacy and Accessibility, Disclaimers and Copy Requests |
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